CURRICULUM
SDAB is a Vaganova based school committed to preserving the purity of Russian classicism. Every pre-professional ballet instructor is an SDAB alumni, trained by its founders, and in turn the instructors impart the same unwavering commitment to high caliber technique in their instruction.
Every Academy student must enroll in SDAB, and pay a one time registration fee of $55.00. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Dancers trained at San Diego Academy of Ballet have secured professional contracts at the most prestigious ballet companies in the world.
PRE-BALLET
AGES 3-5
SATURDAYS
9:30am - 10:15am
ASHLEY
TUESDAYS
5:45pm - 6:30pm
HANNAH
A fun, engaging way to introduce young children to the basics of ballet in a stimulating, entertaining environment - a merging of imagination play & ballet basics.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: LIGHT PINK LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, PINK SHOES
1x week monthly tuition: $105
2x week monthly tuition: $198
TINY TUTU SUMMER WORKSHOP 2023 DETAILS COMING
BALLET 2
(New Level)
AGES 5-7
Wednesdays
4:30pm - 5:45
OLIVIA
Saturdays
10:30 - 11:45
OLIVIA
For more experienced beginner ballet students, and children who already have the familiarity of the terminology and positions, but are not quite ready for intermediate technique. Ballet 2 builds on Ballet 1 curriculum with more structure and complexity.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: LIGHT BLUE LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS
1x week monthly tuition: $135
2x week monthly tuition: $235
BALLET 4
(Formerly Intermediate B)
AGES 10-13
MONDAYS
4:30 - 6:30
SIMONE
TUESDAYS
4:30 - 6:30
SIMONE
FRIDAYS
4:30 -6:30
*COMBO CLASS WITH B5*
SATURDAYS
12:00 - 1:30
OLIVIA
An advanced intermediate ballet class with an accelerated pace, and more complex variations and combinations. Pointe work for those with approval.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: NAVY BLUE LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, PINK SHOES
4x week monthly tuition: $415
(4x week attendance is MANDATORY)
OPEN ADULT
ALL AGES
Mondays
9:30am - 11:15am
SYLVIA
INT/ADV
Fridays
9:30am - 11:15am
MARSHALL
BEGINNER/INT
Saturdays
10:30 - 12:30
SYLVIA
INT/ADV
A range of beginner to faster paced intermediate/advanced Vaganova-based class for adults and teenagers.
Drop in rate: $25/class
Class card: $240/10 classes
Spartan class card: $475/20 classes
See tuition page for class card details
BOYS' SUPERHERO
BOYS 4-10 YEARS OLD
SATURDAYS
9:30am - 10:15am
MARSHALL
A stimulating & exhilarating class for boys simply striving to save the day.
This forty five minute class harnesses a curriculum in standard superhero skills, taught by retired American Ballet Theater dancer Marshall Whiteley, himself an SDAB alumni.
While there is an array of various skills and abilities that contribute to superheroism; SDAB's curriculum caters to greatly increasing the likelihood that those enrolled will triumph in life's victories, both big and small.
GUYS' DRESS CODE: WORKOUT WEAR AND JAZZ SHOES OR SOCKS
Instructor: MARSHALL
$25/Class
1x week monthly tuition $110
BALLET 1
(Formerly Beginner Ballet)
AGES 4-6
SATURDAYS
9:00am - 10:15am
OLIVIA
TUESDAYS
4:30pm - 5:45pm
ASHLEY
Ballet class for absolute beginners totally unfamiliar with ballet curriculum. It's OK if this is their first class, or they are revisiting ballet after time off.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: LILAC LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, PINK SHOES
1x week monthly tuition: $115
2x week monthly tuition: $215
BABY BALLERINA SUMMER
WORKSHOP 2023 DETAILS COMING
BALLET 3
(Formerly Intermediate A)
AGES 7-10
Wednesdays
4:30pm - 6:00
OLIVIA
Saturdays
10:30 - 12:00
SIMONE
For children with a solid and fluent understanding of ballet basics. Ballet III focuses on advancing the complexity of the technique, and expanding the artistry of movement to prepare for pointe.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: ROYAL BLUE LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS
2x wk monthly tuition $250
3x wk monthly tuition: $315
BALLET 5
(Formerly Advanced)
AGES 13+
MONDAYS
4:00 - 5:30
BRIAN
TUESDAYS
4:30 - 6:00
SIMONE
WEDNESDAYS
4:30 -6:30
SIMONE
FRIDAYS
4:30 - 6:30
SYLVIA
*COMBO CLASS WITH B4*
SATURDAYS
10:30 -12:30
SYLVIA
For those with a strong and confident bedrock of ballet technique, artistry and execution. Pointe after or during every class, as well as pas de deux class after Academy class on Mondays.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: BLACK LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, PINK SHOES
5x week monthly tuition: $575
(5x week attendance is MANDATORY
GROWN UP & ME
AGES 1-4
SATURDAYS
8:30am - 9:15am
ASHLEY
For those too young to join Pre-Ballet, 'Grown Up & Me' is a class where grown ups and their little ones can take an entertaining and light cardio class together. Brimming with imagination play, and light ballet curriculum, a transition class in to the Academy. Parent participation is optional.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: PINK LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, PINK BALLET SHOES
1x week monthly tuition: $110
$25/CLASS
PAS DE DEUX
BALLET 5 & INVITE ONLY
TBD
A must for those pursuing professional careers, or already professional. Dancers will learn the basics of partnering skills, including lifts, placement, pirouettes, balances, alignment with one another. Class is en pointe for girls.
Instructor: BRIAN
$25/Class
MERIT
6-10 YEARS OLD
WEDNESDAYS
2:30pm - 4:30pm
SIMONE
*INVITE ONLY*
A specialized and intense class for those displaying exceptional promise and ambition in ballet.
This two hour accelerated class focuses on an amplified technical and artistic curriculum for those students seriously invested in their ballet training.
A curriculum aligned with those expressing interest, and displaying a commitment to, the pursuit of a professional career, this two hour class harnesses flexibility, strength training, pre-pointe work, technique, variations, artistry, as well as a ballet history element of studies of standout performances.
GIRLS DRESS CODE: RED LEOTARD
Instructor: SIMONE
$50/Class
1x week monthly tuition $210